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St Leonards, Sussex: Oxford-Stockley, 2006. Fine/Fine. First edition, first printing in d/w. Illustrated. At the end of the eighteenth century John Crewe was a rich landowner and a Member of Parliament, but it was his wife, Frances Anne, who was to leave her mark in letters, diaries and memoirs. Lady Crewe, (1748-1818), was considered one of the most beautiful women of her time and was a political and social hostess with a sharp wit. She attracted to her home politicians, writers, artists, and musicians. In 1786 she kept a record of a visit to Paris. Written just after the American War of Independence and just prior to the French Revolution, the diary is full of incident, information and insight. With Appendices, Bibliography and Index. A fine copy, in a fine d/w, of the SCARCE hardback first edition, first printing. NO inscriptions, underlining or highlighting.. First Edition, First Printing. Hardback. Fine/Fine.
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An English Lady in Paris: The Diary of Frances Anne Crewe 1786 Hardcover - 2006
by Allen, Michael
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- Title An English Lady in Paris: The Diary of Frances Anne Crewe 1786
- Author Allen, Michael
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition, F
- Publisher Oxford-Stockley Publications, St. Leonards
- Date 2006
- ISBN 9780955249006
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An English Lady In Paris: The Diary Of Frances Anne Crewe 1786 (FINE COPY OF SCARCE HARDBACK FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING IN DUSTWRAPPER)
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